Apple patches ancient iOS versions to keep iMessage, FaceTime, other services working

When Apple stops supporting older iPhones and iPads with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, it usually isn’t the end of the line—Apple keeps releasing new security-only patches for those devices for ...

Apple abruptly halts latest iOS rollout—what might be behind it

Apple abruptly halted the rollout of its latest iOS update. Here's what to know.

Apple updates iOS 12 to extend iMessage and FaceTime support on older devices

Apple has released iOS 12.5.8 for a small group of older devices, to make sure they can continue using FaceTime and iMessage.
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Apple Stops Signing New iOS and iPadOS Updates for Several Older iPhones and iPads

Apple has ceased signing multiple iOS and iPadOS updates, preventing users from installing the updates, even if they are showing as available for their device.